He was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Erwin, Va., to Clarence and Maurine Stanley Brooks. On Sept. 7, 1960, he married Linda Norton, who survives.

Other survivors are two sons, Doyle "Edie" (Vicki) and Kevin (Laura), all of Celina; a daughter, Deanna "Dee" Gingerich, Celina; and seven grandchildren.

Deceased are a sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Gene Stewart.

He worked at the former Huffy Bicycle Plant, Celina, the St. Marys Foundry and the former New Idea, Coldwater. He retired in 1999 after 22 years service as an emergency management technician for the City of Celina.